Medical Assistant - $3500 Sign on Bonus - Corbin's Corner CT

GoHealth Urgent CareHartford, CT, United States

3 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they are doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they are doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Compensation : $20.00-$24.25

Bonus eligible up to $600 / month

$3500.00 Sign on bonus

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they are doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

We are seeking Medical Assistants to join our welcoming and diverse community in the surrounding region.

Market-leading benefits include :

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k matching
Employee assistance and wellness programs including a strong focus on promoting mental health
Generous Paid time off
Bonus : Up to $600 / month
Hourly rate $20-$24.25
Growth opportunities
Sign on bonus up to $3,500 for external candidates

Hartford HealthCare, one of the nation's leading health care providers, and GoHealth Urgent Care, an on-demand consumer-centric care company, are operating urgent care centers across the Connecticut area.

At Hartford HealthCare-GoHealth Urgent Care, we place the needs of our patients first - by providing an effortless patient experience, a welcoming culture of care and seamless integration with market-leading health systems and our communities. We would love for you to become a member of our team!

The Medical Assistant assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of an urgent care provider. Manages the check-in and registration process, interview patients, measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and records information on patients' charts. Draws and collects blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis. Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.

Job Requirements

Education

High School Diploma required

Graduate of a Medical Assisting Program preferred

Work Experience

Medical Assistant experience preferred

Front Desk experience preferred

Required Licenses / Certifications

Basic Life Support (BLS) required at the time of hire, obtained through the American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association (AHA).

One of the following certifications is required at the time of hire :

CCMA- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (verified through NHA, National Healthcareer Association)

CMA- Certified Medical Assistant (verified through AAMA, American Association of Medical Assistant)

RMA- Registered Medical Assistant (verified through AMT, American Medical Technologists)

NCMA- National Certified Medical Assistant (verified through NCCT, National Center for Competency Testing)

NRCMA- Nationally Registered Medical Assistant (verified through the National Association for Health Professionals)

Additionally, CPOE certification for order entry is required within two weeks of start date.

In lieu of an approved MA Certification, we will also accept the following certifications at the time of hire :

Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing or LPN or RN

EMT - Emergency Medical Technician (verified through the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians)

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Essential Functions

Conduct patient registration, which includes securing required paperwork and insurance documentation, and verification of insurance and patient eligibility.

Process co-pays and schedule patient appointments for assigned center.

Coordinate provider referrals to assigned Specialist.

Answer patient questions regarding their care and keep them informed of their status.

Inform technical staff of patient flow.

Prepare patients for examination, which includes conducting interviews to verify patient information, record medical history; confirm purpose of visit

Perform preliminary physical test (blood pressure, weight, temperature, etc.) for vital signs and escalate critical cases to provider as needed.

Conduct point of care testing as needed (i.e., flu, strep, urinalysis, ECG, HCG); and provide patient information to provider.

Responsible for stocking supplies and maintenance of exam rooms, front desk, and reception area; ensure providers have medical supplies needed.

Responsible for completing order sheets to maintain supply inventory levels; regularly check expiration dates on supplies.

Responsible for maintenance of medical records and scanning charts to patient files.

Answer phone calls, collect and sort daily incoming and outgoing postal correspondence

Ensure reception is well maintained

Conduct courtesy call-backs for patient follow-up.

Perform opening and closing duties, which includes cashing out, end-of-day communication, and securing the building.

Follow operating instructions to perform and document daily controls and calibration of equipment; maintain Quality Assurance / Quality Control logs for equipment troubleshoot breakdowns, perform preventive maintenance, and submit repair tickets as needed.

All other duties as assigned.

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

Basic Medical Assistant duties

Ability to type quickly, basic computer knowledge

Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel

Detail oriented, able to rely on experience and judgment to perform a variety of tasks, participate on a team, and accomplish goals

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Able to interact and treat all persons with fairness, respect and sensitivity to cultural / social difference

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Note : this job description is not inclusive of all the duties of the position. You may be asked by leaders to perform other duties. Management reserves the right to revise this position description at any time.

We are seeking Medical Assistants to join our welcoming and diverse community in the surrounding region.

Market-leading benefits include :

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k matching

Employee assistance and wellness programs including a strong focus on promoting mental health

Generous Paid time off

Bonus : Up to $600 / month

Hourly rate $20-$24.25

Growth opportunities

Sign on bonus up to $3,500 for external candidates